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Don't just visit New Orleans....Love It!Fri, 31 Jul 2015 15:31:44 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.3October 2013 = Unforgettable New Orleans Events and Activitieshttp://www.avenueinnbb.com/blog/2013/08/october-2013
http://www.avenueinnbb.com/blog/2013/08/october-2013#commentsThu, 01 Aug 2013 02:48:42 +0000http://www.avenueinnbb.com/blog/?p=2139Continue reading →]]>Although it’s still a few months away, autumn continues to be a favorite time to visit NOLA – most notably the month of October. While much of the rest of the country is cooling down considerably, you can still enjoy temperatures in the 70’s to 80’s – perfect weather to explore our beautiful city! And with all the goings-on, you’re guaranteed a great time during your October bed and breakfast getaway here at the Avenue Inn bed and breakfast!

October 3-5, 2013 – Ponderosa Stomp: Yet another amazing music event, this time celebrating the roots of American music. Featuring 20 bands/artists – the best of the garage-born performers of both yesterday and today, talks on all manner of music history, record show, and the notorious Hip Drop DJ All-Night party!
October 5, 2013 – Art for Art’s Sake: A fundraising event for the NOLA Contemporary Arts Center. Exhibits and music will be featured at the CAC, and art establishments and restaurants will be open late in the Warehouse Arts District and on Magazine Street.
October 10-17, 2013 – New Orleans Film Festival: A HUGE film event attracting attendees from all over the world! Last year, 200 films were shown all over the city. And you never know who you might find roaming the city, as this is a popular event for some well-known faces as well!
October 11-12, 2013 – Oktoberfest at the Deutsches Haus: Celebrating the area’s German heritage with traditional music, dancing, and cuisine. Gather for the parade kickoff and stay for the fun (and the beer)! The event continues for three weekends, so you can be sure to experience the culture.
October 11-13, 2013 – Louisiana Seafood Festival: The Gulf waters play a huge part in NOLA’s history and cuisine. Why not come find out why? Food vendors and demonstrations are the order of the event – and you get to enjoy all the benefits! This free event also features local music as the perfect backdrop.
October 18-19, 2013 – Oktoberfest continues at the Deutsches Haus!
October 18-20, 2013 – Crescent City Blues and Barbeque Festival: Come to Lafayette Square for the city’s signature music and amazing barbecue (and other food options) from both near and far. More than 16 bands and artists are scheduled to play during the afternoons and into the evenings.
October 25-26, 2013 – Oktoberfest continues at the Deutsches Haus!
Late October, 2013 – Halloween: It goes without saying that New Orleans is the PERFECT destination for the holiday! With Halloween on Bourbon Street during the week leading up to the 31st, Molly’s at the Market Halloween Parade on THE day, not to mention the Cemetery Tours, Ghost Tours, and even the haunted locations around town that are open to the public! This city is the perfect setting for your spooky fun!

And even though it technically happens AFTER October, we would be remiss to mention the NOLA Voodoo Music and Arts Festival happening November 1-3, 2013! We’re not sure if the phrases “big names in music” and “sensory art experience” are strong enough descriptives for this unforgettable event. The music lineup so far includes Pearl Jam, Nine Inch Nails, Calvin Harris, Paramore, Bassnectar, Afrojack, and more than (count them) SIXTY more musical acts! And the nighttime interactive art experience will be one you won’t forget! Tickets are selling fast, so reserve yours (and your room here at Avenue Inn) today!

Your room(s) await here at our historic bed and breakfast. Our location is central to any event location, and the streetcar line is right outside our front door for easy transportation. Welcome to October in New Orleans!

Fourth Annual New Orleans Seafood Festival took place this year at Lafayette Square on September 10th, 11th and 12th, 2010 in downtown NOLA. Proceeds from this event benefited the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation. The festival was only a 10 minute ride on the streetcar line, so our New Orleans lodging venue was very convenient for our guests. Innkeepers at our B&B made sure that their New Orleans Bed and Breakfast guests were aware of the “seafood party” and encouraged attendance. Innkeepers Joe and Bebe Rabhan even set the example by joining them there for the festivities.

The festival, which was free and open to the public, featured live music and cuisine from many famed, local restaurants. Visitors and locals alike feasted on oysters, shrimp, snapper, talipia, scallops and yes, alligator, in all forms and recipes. The 20 local restaurants who participated offered at least two specialty items. Alligator sausage on a stick was our favorite as we sampled as much of the fresh catch that was available in each booth.

Besides all the wonderful seafood dishes to select from there were snoballs, gelato, kettle corn, daiquiris, draft and full bars. Among the minions, there were a variety of seafood Po-boys, pasta, soups, salads, wraps, and Cajun offerings to name a very few. All were offered by some of the greatest chefs and restaurants in the city! A full list of participants and food varieties can be found here.

In addition to the seafood, there was plenty of entertainment scheduled throughout the weekend on the big stage. New Orleans bed and breakfast guests rocked out to the sounds of Wiseguys, Rockin’ Dopsie Jr, Revivalists, Vivaz, Kermit Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers, Rebirth Brass Band, Amanda Shaw, The Boogiemen and Luther Kent. There were about 40 booths of Louisiana artists and craftsmen selling original works and 10 celebrity chefs demonstrated the fine art of cooking fresh Louisiana seafood.

The festival was testimony to locals and the guests at our bed and breakfast that eating seafood from the Gulf is perfectly safe and very tasty. When was the last time you indulged in a shrimp poboy? Plan now to come on down to the Big Easy. You can have your own seafood festival anytime. This one will be back in September of 2011.